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Woodly's Great Gravel Adventure

Elkins, Virginia, United States

calendar_today 19 Sep, 2026

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sell $35.00 – $70.00

About the Event

Experience the breathtaking beauty of West Virginia's Monongahela National Forest at the upcoming Great Gravel Adventure. This year marks its second edition, set for Saturday, September 19, 2026.
The race will wind through the picturesque Cheat-Potomac District within this vast forest reserve, offering a unique blend of challenging terrain and stunning scenery. The event is nestled in Stuart Recreation Area, along the tranquil banks of Shavers Fork River, just east of Elkins. This area, with its rich history dating back to 1937 when it was constructed by CCC laborers, provides runners with excellent hiking trails and fishing opportunities.
As part of the West Virginia Gravel Series, this adventure promises a memorable race for all skill levels. The course predominantly follows gravel roads but also includes sections on rail trails and paved paths, ensuring an engaging journey through diverse landscapes.
Aid stations will be strategically placed along your route to ensure you stay fueled and hydrated. Two aid stations are set up for the medium and long courses, while a single station caters to short-course participants. We advise bringing appropriate fuel sources as well as monitoring weather conditions—Elkins can experience significant temperature fluctuations during autumn.
Race day begins at 9:00 AM with Long Course riders starting from Stuart Recreation Area’s small pavilion. Medium course racers will follow, departing at 10:00 AM, and Short Course participants along with e-bike riders are scheduled to start at 10:30 AM. The short course covers approximately 33 miles, while the medium and long courses extend over 48 and 75 miles respectively.
The route for each distance is meticulously mapped out, offering a mix of challenging climbs and scenic descents through the Fernow Experimental Forest and other forested areas. You'll traverse Clifton-Nail Run Road before reaching the second aid station, where Long Course participants will turn onto Log Lick Run road to complete their journey.
For e-bike enthusiasts, there's an exclusive 25-mile route that mirrors part of the medium course, allowing you to enjoy the same scenic beauty but with a little extra assistance from your electric bike. Detailed maps for all routes are available on the WV Gravel Series website.
Upon completing your race, indulge in complimentary meals and t-shirts provided at registration. Enjoy additional festivities as you attend the Forest Festival Kickoff Party and Chili Cook-Off, scheduled for September 26th from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM in Elkins.
Prizes await top finishers across genders and categories, with cash awards given to first, second, and third place winners on both male and female long course teams. Accommodation options are plentiful, ranging from individual camping sites at Stuart Recreation Area to group campsites just a short drive away.
Thank you for joining us in celebrating the autumn charm of West Virginia’s natural beauty through this exhilarating race!

Races Offered

WVGS Long - Long Course Female Juniors (12-14)

Sep 19, 2026

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Distance — 120.7K

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$35.00

WVGS Long - Long Course Female Juniors (15-17)

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Distance — 120.7K

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$35.00

WVGS Long - Long Course Male Juniors (12-14)

Sep 19, 2026

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Distance — 120.7K

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$35.00

WVGS Long - Long Course Male Juniors (15-17)

Sep 19, 2026

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Distance — 120.7K

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$35.00

WVGS Long - Long Course Men's 40+

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Distance — 120.7K

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$70.00

WVGS Long - Long Course Men's 50+

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$70.00

WVGS Long - Long Course Men's 60+

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$70.00

WVGS Long - Long Course Men's Open

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$70.00

WVGS Long - Long Course Men's Single Speed

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Distance — 120.7K

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$70.00

WVGS Long - Long Course Non-Binary

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Distance — 120.7K

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$70.00

WVGS Long - Long Course Tandem

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Distance — 120.7K

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$70.00

WVGS Long - Long Course Women's 40+

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Distance — 120.7K

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$70.00

WVGS Long - Long Course Women's 50+

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Distance — 120.7K

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$70.00

WVGS Long - Long Course Women's 60+

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Distance — 120.7K

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$70.00

WVGS Long - Long Course Women's Open

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Distance — 120.7K

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$70.00

WVGS Long - Long Course Women's Single Speed

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Distance — 120.7K

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$70.00

WVGS Medium - Medium Course Female Junior (12-14)

Sep 19, 2026

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Distance — 98.2K

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$35.00

WVGS Medium - Medium Course Female Junior (15-17)

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Distance — 98.2K

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$35.00

WVGS Medium - Medium Course Male Junior (15-17)

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Distance — 98.2K

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$35.00

WVGS Medium - Medium Course Male Juniors (12-14)

Sep 19, 2026

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Distance — 98.2K

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$35.00

WVGS Medium - Medium Course Men's 40+

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Distance — 98.2K

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$70.00

WVGS Medium - Medium Course Men's 50+

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Distance — 98.2K

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$70.00

WVGS Medium - Medium Course Men's 60+

Sep 19, 2026

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Distance — 98.2K

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$70.00

WVGS Medium - Medium Course Men's Clydesdale (220+)

Sep 19, 2026

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Distance — 98.2K

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$70.00

WVGS Medium - Medium Course Men's Open

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Distance — 98.2K

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WVGS Medium - Medium Course Men's Single Speed

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Distance — 98.2K

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$70.00

WVGS Medium - Medium Course Non-Binary

Sep 19, 2026

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Distance — 98.2K

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$70.00

WVGS Medium - Medium Course Tandem

Sep 19, 2026

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Distance — 98.2K

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$70.00

WVGS Medium - Medium Course Women Single Speed

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Distance — 98.2K

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$70.00

WVGS Medium - Medium Course Women's 40+

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Distance — 98.2K

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$70.00

WVGS Medium - Medium Course Women's 50+

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Distance — 98.2K

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$70.00

WVGS Medium - Medium Course Women's 60+

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Distance — 98.2K

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$70.00

WVGS Medium - Medium Course Women's Athena (200+)

Sep 19, 2026

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Distance — 98.2K

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$70.00

WVGS Medium - Medium Course Women's Open

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Distance — 98.2K

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$70.00

WVGS Short - Short Course E-BIKE Men Open

Sep 19, 2026

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Distance — 41.8K

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$70.00

WVGS Short - Short Course E-BIKE Women Open

Sep 19, 2026

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Distance — 41.8K

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WVGS Short - Short Course Female Juniors (12-14)

Sep 19, 2026

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Distance — 53.1K

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WVGS Short - Short Course Female Juniors (15-17)

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Distance — 53.1K

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WVGS Short - Short Course Male Juniors (12-14)

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Distance — 53.1K

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WVGS Short - Short Course Male Juniors (15-17)

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Distance — 53.1K

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WVGS Short - Short Course Men's 40+

Sep 19, 2026

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Distance — 53.1K

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$70.00

WVGS Short - Short Course Men's 50+

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Distance — 53.1K

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$70.00

WVGS Short - Short Course Men's 60+

Sep 19, 2026

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Distance — 53.1K

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$70.00

WVGS Short - Short Course Men's Clydesdale (220+)

Sep 19, 2026

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Distance — 53.1K

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$70.00

WVGS Short - Short Course Men's Open

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Distance — 53.1K

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$70.00

WVGS Short - Short Course Men's Single Speed

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Distance — 53.1K

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$70.00

WVGS Short - Short Course Non-Binary

Sep 19, 2026

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Distance — 53.1K

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$70.00

WVGS Short - Short Course Tandem

Sep 19, 2026

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Distance — 53.1K

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$70.00

WVGS Short - Short Course Women's 40+

Sep 19, 2026

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Distance — 53.1K

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$70.00

WVGS Short - Short Course Women's 50+

Sep 19, 2026

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Distance — 53.1K

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$70.00

WVGS Short - Short Course Women's 60+

Sep 19, 2026

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Distance — 53.1K

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$70.00

WVGS Short - Short Course Women's Athena (200+)

Sep 19, 2026

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Distance — 53.1K

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$70.00

WVGS Short - Short Course Women's Open

Sep 19, 2026

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Distance — 53.1K

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$70.00

WVGS Short - Short Course Women’s Single Speed

Sep 19, 2026

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Distance — 53.1K

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$70.00

Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for September in Elkins.

thermostat Temperature

13.0° / 23.2°

wb_sunny Feels like

12.1° / 22.8°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

9h 28m

water_drop Avg rainfall

2.9 mm

ac_unit Avg snowfall

—

air Avg wind speed

7.9 km/h (Light breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

Moderate

terrain Course conditions

Firm and slightly soft

sunny Max UV Index

Moderate (5.0)

humidity_mid Humidity

78.2%

wb_twilight Sunrise

07:01

nightlight Sunset

19:26

About Elkins

Learn more about the host city, Elkins.

Elkins is a city of 7,000 people in Randolph County, West Virginia. It is home to Davis & Elkins College, a small private college. Because of its size and convenient location, you'll likely want to use Elkins as a base to get to a variety of nearby sights and attractions.

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Woodly's Great Gravel Adventure

About the Event

Races Offered

WVGS Long - Long Course Female Juniors (12-14)

WVGS Long - Long Course Female Juniors (15-17)

WVGS Long - Long Course Male Juniors (12-14)

WVGS Long - Long Course Male Juniors (15-17)

WVGS Long - Long Course Men's 40+

WVGS Long - Long Course Men's 50+

WVGS Long - Long Course Men's 60+

WVGS Long - Long Course Men's Open

WVGS Long - Long Course Men's Single Speed

WVGS Long - Long Course Non-Binary

WVGS Long - Long Course Tandem

WVGS Long - Long Course Women's 40+

WVGS Long - Long Course Women's 50+

WVGS Long - Long Course Women's 60+

WVGS Long - Long Course Women's Open

WVGS Long - Long Course Women's Single Speed

WVGS Medium - Medium Course Female Junior (12-14)

WVGS Medium - Medium Course Female Junior (15-17)

WVGS Medium - Medium Course Male Junior (15-17)

WVGS Medium - Medium Course Male Juniors (12-14)

WVGS Medium - Medium Course Men's 40+

WVGS Medium - Medium Course Men's 50+

WVGS Medium - Medium Course Men's 60+

WVGS Medium - Medium Course Men's Clydesdale (220+)

WVGS Medium - Medium Course Men's Open

WVGS Medium - Medium Course Men's Single Speed

WVGS Medium - Medium Course Non-Binary

WVGS Medium - Medium Course Tandem

WVGS Medium - Medium Course Women Single Speed

WVGS Medium - Medium Course Women's 40+

WVGS Medium - Medium Course Women's 50+

WVGS Medium - Medium Course Women's 60+

WVGS Medium - Medium Course Women's Athena (200+)

WVGS Medium - Medium Course Women's Open

WVGS Short - Short Course E-BIKE Men Open

WVGS Short - Short Course E-BIKE Women Open

WVGS Short - Short Course Female Juniors (12-14)

WVGS Short - Short Course Female Juniors (15-17)

WVGS Short - Short Course Male Juniors (12-14)

WVGS Short - Short Course Male Juniors (15-17)

WVGS Short - Short Course Men's 40+

WVGS Short - Short Course Men's 50+

WVGS Short - Short Course Men's 60+

WVGS Short - Short Course Men's Clydesdale (220+)

WVGS Short - Short Course Men's Open

WVGS Short - Short Course Men's Single Speed

WVGS Short - Short Course Non-Binary

WVGS Short - Short Course Tandem

WVGS Short - Short Course Women's 40+

WVGS Short - Short Course Women's 50+

WVGS Short - Short Course Women's 60+

WVGS Short - Short Course Women's Athena (200+)

WVGS Short - Short Course Women's Open

WVGS Short - Short Course Women’s Single Speed

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